Top Gun (PG, 1986)
common sense media says
Tom Cruise classic still revs engines.
parents & educators say
- 50% say sexual content is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this blockbuster thriller is chock-full of narrow escapes, chases, and battles -- just what teens love to see. But parents beware: This film shows some violent deaths, chiefly the death of a main character, which make it too violent for most tweens. Teens will love the cool ambiance and the exhilarating action sequences. There's one graphic-for-its-time sex scene, though no nudity, and in one iconic scene there are quite a few naked male torsos on a beach volleyball court. Winning is the most important thing to all the pilots, who try to intimidate one another with plenty of posturing and banter. While sexism is quite noticeable, two strong female characters help keep some of the objectification in check.
Violence:
A main character is killed when his head smashes into the hood of the plane. A lot of fighter pilot skirmishes (including missiles/explosions) and mild peril.
Sex:
A graphic-for-its time love scene, but no nudity; some gratuitious use of tongue kissing. A teacher sleeps with her (adult) student.
Language:
Mostly limited to "son of a bitch," "goddamn," and "ass."
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Maverick drinks wine and then drives off on his motorcycle. Some drinking of beer and smoking of cigars by adults.
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KaBiff
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Awesome movie!
This movie is absolutely incredible. Great theme song and anthem. IT also shows the characters feelings very well. Some violence and mild cussing, but nothing major.
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<flyboy>
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
One of My Favorite Movies...
I realize that many people don't like this movie. That's fine, but it is still great to me. I've even heard people say it's everything that was bad about the eighties. Don't be fooled. With it's rock and roll, aerial combat, and the underlying message about competitiveness, it shows me what's cool about the 80's.
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davidgpsp
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
good movie
good movie but has some inappropriate sex and it was not needed in the movie there was also some profanity
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greysfan001
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Classic Tom Cruise Movie
I absolutely love this movie! It has a sex scene that is not too graphic, other than that there is not much else. It does involve planes shooting missles ateach other. There are a couple of scenes taken place at bars where adults drink.
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wafflelover1227
teen, 13 years old
teen, 13 years old
great movie
this is an awesome movie. i'm not very interested in this kind of stuff (fighter jets, war, etc.) but it was really good. it has a lot of great scenes and is a great story. yes, i admit i did cry but im not gonna say when because i don't want to ruin the movie plus if i told u id have to kill you :) haha. i think everybody should see this movie!
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